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Rockers Mourn Passing Of Actress BETTY WHITE

DISTURBED members David Draiman and John Moyer, THE OFFSPRING guitarist Kevin "Noodles" Wasserman and ANTHRAX bassist Frank Bello are among the rockers who have reacted on social media to the passing of Betty White. The beloved "Golden Girls" actress, comedian and American icon died peacefully in he...

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DIRTY HONEY To Kick Off NHL's Winter Classic With PRINCE Cover

DIRTY HONEY, one of rock's hottest new bands, will help kick off the 2022 National Hockey League (NHL) Winter Classic on New Year's Day as part of TNT's event coverage. Filmed on one of Minnesota's iconic frozen lakes and directed by Turner Sports' Tyler Lassiter and Craig Murray, the band — Marc La...

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Ex-GUNS N' ROSES Guitarist BUMBLEFOOT: What I Loved About KURT COBAIN

In a recent interview with "I Ask No One With Kevin Re LoVullo", former GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal spoke about how he was influenced by the playing and songwriting style of late NIRVANA icon Kurt Cobain. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "His guitar was the way to dig...

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HENRY ROLLINS: Why I Stopped Making Music

During a recent appearance on producer Rick Rubin's "Broken Record" podcast, punk rock icon Henry Rollins discussed his decision to stop making music 15 years ago after spending well over a decade recording and touring with ROLLINS BAND, his alt-rock powerhouse. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOU...

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PAGE HAMILTON Will 'Buckle Down' And Work On New HELMET Music In Early 2022

HELMET frontman Page Hamilton has confirmed to the "Thunder Underground" podcast that he is working on material for the band's first album in more than five years. "I have some scraps. That's about all," he said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). "I'm writing a piece for this high school in Memph...

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U.D.O. Signs With ATOMIC FIRE RECORDS, Plans 'Special Album' For 70th Birthday

U.D.O., the German metal band led by original ACCEPT frontman Udo Dirkschneider, has signed with Atomic Fire Records. Udo states: "As a globally active artist, it is very important for me to work with our respective partners in a trusting and highly professional way since large parts of our careers...

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Signed OZZY OSBOURNE Coat Among Items Added To JULIEN'S AUCTIONS' 'MusiCares Charity Relief Auction'

Julien's Auctions has announced additional marquee items added to the celebrity lineup of instruments, memorabilia, wardrobe, artwork, and more to be sold at MusiCares Charity Relief Auction taking place live in Beverly Hills and online at juliensauctions.com on Sunday, January 30, 2022. This offici...

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JUDAS PRIEST's ROB HALFORD Shares New Photo Of GLENN TIPTON

JUDAS PRIEST singer Rob Halford has posted a new photo of the band's ailing guitarist Glenn Tipton. Earlier today, Halford took to his Instagram to share a photo of him with his 74-year-old bandmate, apparently taken at one of their respective homes in the U.K. as they prepare to celebrate the holid...

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Watch THE AGONIST's First Live Performance In Nearly Two Years

Team Montreal Metal has uploaded video of THE AGONIST's December 17 concert at Théâtre Corona in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The event, which also included headliners CRYPTOPSY along with THE GREAT SABATINI, NECROTIC MUTATION and BURNING THE OPPRESSOR, marked THE AGONIST's first live performance in ne...

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PAPA ROACH Announces 2022 North American 'Kill The Noise' Tour With HOLLYWOOD UNDEAD And BAD WOLVES

PAPA ROACH has announced the first leg of its North American "Kill The Noise" tour featuring very special guests HOLLYWOOD UNDEAD and BAD WOLVES. The trek, produced by Live Nation, will make stops in the United States and Canada, marking the band's first headlining tour in three years. "We're really...

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DEF LEPPARD And LIVING COLOUR To Perform At Second Annual 'A Bowie Celebration'

DEF LEPPARD, DURAN DURAN's Simon Le Bon and John Taylor, LIVING COLOUR, Rob Thomas, Gary Oldman, WALK THE MOON, Jake Wesley Rogers along with a special appearance by Ricky Gervais are among the artists joining the second annual "A Bowie Celebration", set for January 8, 2022, what would have been Dav...

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CARLOS SANTANA Cancels Las Vegas Residency Shows Following Heart Scare

Carlos Santana has canceled his Las Vegas residency dates following a health scare. The guitarist was scheduled to perform eight dates at House of Blues at Mandalay Bay this month, beginning on Wednesday. Santana said in a YouTube message Wednesday afternoon he had experienced chest discomfort Satur...

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HENRY ROLLINS Lists Hollywood Hills Home For $3.9 Million

According to the Los Angeles Times, Henry Rollins has listed his home in the Hollywood Hills for $3.9 million. The 60-year-old former lead singer of the pioneering hardcore punk band BLACK FLAG bought the 4,348-square-foot, 5.5-bathroom house in 2009 for $2.2 million. Victoria Silver of Compass and...

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CRADLE OF FILTH Had To 'Jump Through Hoops' To Make Recent North American Tour Work

CRADLE OF FILTH frontman Dani Filth spoke to Finland's Chaoszine about the band's recently completed North American tour with 3TEETH and ONCE HUMAN. "We had to jump through so many hoops to actually make the tour work," he said. "We had to get these special visas, where it's like the top five percen...

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QUIET RIOT: Original Mask From 'Metal Health' Album Sells For $50,000 At Auction

Julien's Auctions held "Icons & Idols: Rock N' Roll", the world-record breaking auction house to the stars' annual two-day music event on Friday, November 19 and Saturday, November 20, 2021 live in Hard Rock Cafe New York and online at JuliensAuctions.com in front of a global audience of music f...